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Pilot Projects / POCs

Prove the solution before full-scale rollout

Overview

What are Pilot Projects / POCs?

Pilot Projects and Proofs of Concept (POCs) are controlled trials used to evaluate technical feasibility before a larger deployment or purchasing decision. They allow teams to test selected hardware and integrations under realistic conditions, identify limitations, and compare results against predefined success criteria.

For example, a client considering a LoRaWAN solution across multiple sites can deploy a small number of sensors to evaluate coverage, data reliability, and battery performance before scaling up.

Why Pilot Projects

Key Features & Benefits

  1. 1

    Controlled Scope

    Select representative assets, locations, and measurements for the trial.

  2. 2

    Measured Success

    Define pass/fail criteria and success metrics before installing sample devices.

  3. 3

    Real-Site Testing

    Evaluate radio performance, power consumption, and environmental conditions in the intended deployment environment.

  4. 4

    Commercial Confidence

    Use documented test results to inform rollout decisions and identify necessary adjustments.

Use Cases

Popular Applications

In Practice

Practical Example

Customer Need:

A client wants to deploy LoRaWAN sensors across many sites but cannot yet verify coverage or battery performance.

Example Deployment:

Ten LoRaWAN tank sensors are deployed in selected target buildings to assess connectivity, reporting reliability, and practical operating conditions.

Typical Architecture:

Pilot scope → sample hardware → platform integration → field testing → results report.

Monitoring Data:

  • Message delivery and coverage rates
  • Measurement accuracy
  • Battery and power performance findings
  • Test issues and corrective actions

Expected Outcome:

A small trial helps demonstrate what works, what requires adjustment, and whether a larger rollout is justified by the results.

Requirements

Required Hardware & Software

  • Pilot devices and sensors
  • Suitable gateways and monitoring platform
  • Documented test plan
  • Defined success metrics and acceptance criteria

Support

How BoxTech Supports Your Project

BoxTech works with IoT solution providers, resellers, system integrators, and software partners to bring the hardware and technical requirements together.

We can help partners source hardware samples, define practical test plans, document findings, and prepare a technical summary of pilot results to support subsequent decisions.

Support may include hardware sourcing, sample testing, configuration guidance, compatibility checks, and integration assistance, subject to selected products and agreed project scope.

Before You Deploy

What to Validate

  • Define coverage and message delivery targets.
  • Confirm measurement accuracy and battery-life expectations.
  • Establish clear pass/fail criteria before testing begins.
  • Record issues, dependencies, and any changes needed before a wider deployment.

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